A client is scheduled for cryosurgery to remove corrosive tissue on the cervix. The nurse understands that the tissue will be removed by which method?
A) Freezing B) Cutting. C) Burning . D) Pulling
A
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a personality disorder who has manifestations of emotional reactivity. According to the biological perspective, which neurotransmitter is most likely altered?
1. Norepinephrine 2. Serotonin 3. Acetylcholine 4. Dopamine
All the following statements appear in a study's informed consent form. Which statement violates the Code of Federal Regulations?
a. "I understand that I may feel discomfort during the study when blood is drawn." b. "I understand that the researcher is not responsible for negligence-caused injury." c. "I understand that I will not be compensated for participating in this study." d. "I understand that participating in the study will not immediately benefit me."
The health care provider prescribes the following interventions for a patient with acute prostatitis caused by E. coli. Which intervention should the nurse question?
a. Instruct patient to avoid sexual intercourse until treatment is complete. b. Administer ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg every 8 hours as needed for pain. c. Catheterize the patient as needed if symptoms of urinary retention develop. d. Give trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) DS 1 tablet daily for 28 days.
A patient who has been taking gentamicin for 5 days reports a headache and dizziness. What will the nurse do?
a. Request an order for a gentamicin peak level. b. Suspect ototoxicity and notify the prescriber. c. Tell the patient to ask for help with ambulation. d. Tell the patient to report any tinnitus.